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Floor Update: Apr 4, 2019 - 9:26 am

FLOOR SCHEDULE UPDATE

The House has begun debate on the two remaining amendments to H.R. 1585 – Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019. 

Following amendment debate, the House will begin one hour of debate on S.J.Res. 7 – To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress.

Following debate on S.J.Res. 7, the House will take votes.  These will be the last votes of the week.
Floor Update: Apr 4, 2019 - 8:00 am

FLOOR SCHEDULE UPDATE

Today, the House meets at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business.  There will be up to five “One Minutes” per side.

Following “One Minutes,” the House will debate the two remaining amendments to H.R. 1585  – Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019. 

After amendment debate, the House will begin one hour of debate on S.J.Res. 7 – To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress.
Floor Update: Apr 3, 2019 - 5:52 pm

FLOOR SCHEDULE UPDATE

The House has now resumed debate on amendments to H.R. 1585 – Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019.  Members should be prepared to offer their amendment at the appropriate time today.

Any recorded votes requested will be postponed until tomorrow.  
If you have any questions please contact: Shuwanza Goff, Ray Salazar, or Deborah Rowe at 5-3130.
Floor Update: Apr 3, 2019 - 5:03 pm

FLOOR UPDATE – 4 VOTES – LAST VOTES

The House is now taking the following votes on amendments to H.R. 1585 – Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019:
  1. Jeffries Amendment – Requires that the materials distributed by various federal agencies as set out by the bill are made available in commonly encountered languages. Such materials include information about resources for and rights of survivors – 15 minutes
Floor Update: Apr 3, 2019 - 4:51 pm

FLOOR UPDATE – 4 - 5 VOTES – LAST VOTES

At approximately 4:55 - 5:00 p.m., the House will take the following votes on amendments to H.R. 1585 – Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019:
  1. Jeffries Amendment – Requires that the materials distributed by various federal agencies as set out by the bill are made available in commonly encountered languages. Such materials include information about resources for and rights of survivors – 15 minutes
Floor Update: Apr 3, 2019 - 3:25 pm

FLOOR SCHEDULE UPDATE

The House has completed general debate on H.R. 1585 – Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019.

The House has now begun debate on amendments to H.R. 1585. 

Following debate on some amendments, the House will take votes.  These will be the last votes for the day.

Next/Last votes predicted: approximately 4:45 – 5:15 p.m., on amendments to H.R. 1585.
Floor Update: Apr 3, 2019 - 2:29 pm

FLOOR SCHEDULE UPDATE

The House has begun one hour of general debate on H.R. 1585 – Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019.

After general debate, the House will begin debate on amendments to H.R. 1585. 

Following debate on some amendments, the House will take votes.  These will be the last votes for the day.

Next/Last votes predicted: approximately 4:45 – 5:15 p.m., on amendments to H.R. 1585.
Floor Update: Apr 3, 2019 - 1:37 pm

FLOOR UPDATE – 3 VOTES

The House is now taking the following votes:
  1. Motion on Ordering the Previous Question on the Rule (H. Res. 281) – VOTE YES – 15 minutes
Floor Update: Apr 3, 2019 - 1:30 pm

FLOOR UPDATE – 3 VOTES

At approximately 1:30 - 1:40 p.m., the House will take the following votes:
  1. Motion on Ordering the Previous Question on the Rule (H. Res. 281) – VOTE YES – 15 minutes
Floor Update: Apr 3, 2019 - 12:29 pm

FLOOR SCHEDULE UPDATE

The House has reconvened and begun debate on the Rule providing for consideration of H.R. 1585 – Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019.  After debate on the Rule, the House will take votes.

Following votes on the Rule, the House will begin one hour of general debate on H.R. 1585.  After general debate, the House will begin debate on amendments to H.R. 1585. 

Following debate on some amendments, the House will take votes.  These will be the last votes for the day.
Floor Update: Apr 3, 2019 - 12:10 pm

FLOOR SCHEDULE UPDATE

The Joint Meeting has concluded and the House stands in recess subject to the call of the Chair in order to clear the Chamber.

At approximately 12:25 p.m., the House will reconvene and debate the Rule providing for consideration of H.R. 1585 – Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019.  After debate on the Rule, the House will take votes.
Floor Update: Apr 3, 2019 - 10:40 am

FLOOR UPDATE - JOINT MEETING OF CONGRESS

(Courtesy of the Office of the Speaker)
 
Today, Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at 11:00 a.m., His Excellency Jens Stoltenberg, Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, will address a Joint Meeting of Congress.  Permanent Congressional Staff who are appropriately attired and displaying a Congressional ID will be permitted to attend the speech as space allows.
 
Floor Update: Apr 3, 2019 - 8:46 am

FLOOR SCHEDULE UPDATE

Today, the House meets at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business and will recess immediately.  There will be no “One Minutes.”

At approximately 10:40 a.m. the House will reconvene, for the purpose of receiving, in a Joint Meeting with the Senate, His Excellency Jens Stoltenberg, Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

**Members are advised that they should be on the Floor and seated no later than 10:30 a.m.

Floor Update: Apr 2, 2019 - 4:01 pm

FLOOR UPDATE – 2 VOTES – LAST VOTES

The House is now taking the following votes:
  1. H.R. 540 – To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 770 Ayrault Road in Fairport, New York, as the “Louise and Bob Slaughter Post Office” (Rep. Morelle – Oversight and Reform) Suspension bill – 15 minutes
  2. Journal Vote – 5 minutes
Floor Update: Apr 2, 2019 - 3:59 pm

FLOOR UPDATE – 2 VOTES – LAST VOTES

At approximately 4:00 - 4:05 p.m., the House will take the following votes:
  1. H.R. 540 – To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 770 Ayrault Road in Fairport, New York, as the “Louise and Bob Slaughter Post Office” (Rep. Morelle – Oversight and Reform) Suspension bill – 15 minutes
  2. Journal Vote – 5 minutes
Floor Update: Apr 2, 2019 - 3:35 pm

FLOOR SCHEDULE UPDATE

The House has completed one hour of debate on H.Res. 271 – Condemning the Trump Administration’s Legal Campaign to Take Away Americans’ Health Care.

The House has now begun debate on the three bills listed for consideration under suspension of the Rules.

Following suspension debate, the House will take votes.  These will be the last votes of the day.

Next/Last votes predicted: at approximately 3:50 – 4:00 p.m., on suspensions.
Floor Update: Apr 2, 2019 - 2:00 pm

FLOOR SCHEDULE UPDATE

The House has begun one hour of debate on H.Res. 271 – Condemning the Trump Administration’s Legal Campaign to Take Away Americans’ Health Care.

After debate on H.Res. 271, the House will debate the three bills listed for consideration under suspension of the Rules.

Following suspension debate, the House will take votes.  These will be the last votes of the day.

Next/Last votes predicted: at approximately 3:15 – 3:45 p.m., on suspensions.
Floor Update: Apr 2, 2019 - 1:19 pm

FLOOR UPDATE – 2 VOTES

The House is now taking the following votes:
  1. Motion on Ordering the Previous Question on the Rule (H. Res. 274) – VOTE YES – 15 minutes
Floor Update: Apr 2, 2019 - 1:12 pm

FLOOR UPDATE – 2 VOTES

At approximately 1:15 - 1:25 p.m., the House will take the following votes:
  1. Motion on Ordering the Previous Question on the Rule (H. Res. 274) – VOTE YES – 15 minutes
Floor Update: Apr 2, 2019 - 12:26 pm

FLOOR SCHEDULE UPDATE

The House has begun debate on the Rule providing for consideration of both H.Res. 271 – Condemning the Trump Administration’s Legal Campaign to Take Away Americans’ Health Care and S.J.Res. 7 – To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress. 

After debate on the Rule, the House will take votes.
Floor Update: Apr 2, 2019 - 10:42 am

FLOOR UPDATE - JOINT MEETING OF CONGRESS

(Courtesy of the Office of the Speaker)
 
Tomorrow, Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at 11:00 a.m., His Excellency Jens Stoltenberg, Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, will address a Joint Meeting of Congress.  Permanent Congressional Staff who are appropriately attired and displaying a Congressional ID will be permitted to attend the speech as space allows.
 
Floor Update: Apr 2, 2019 - 9:27 am

FLOOR SCHEDULE UPDATE

Today, the House meets at 12:00 p.m. for legislative business.  There will be up to fifteen “One Minutes” per side.

Following “One Minutes,” the House will begin debate on the Rule providing for consideration of both H.Res. 271 – Condemning the Trump Administration’s Legal Campaign to Take Away Americans’ Health Care and S.J.Res. 7 – To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress. 
Floor Update: Apr 1, 2019 - 6:30 pm

FLOOR UPDATE – 2 – 3 VOTES – LAST VOTES

The House is now taking the following votes:
  1. H.R. 1593 – CLASS Act of 2019, as amended (Rep. Payne – Homeland Security) Suspension bill – 15 minutes
  2. H.R. 1590 – Terrorist and Foreign Fighter Travel Exercise Act of 2019, as amended (Rep. Guest – Homeland Security) Suspension bill – 5 minutes
  3. (IF REQUESTED) Journal Vote – 5 minutes
Floor Update: Apr 1, 2019 - 4:45 pm

FLOOR UPDATE – 2 – 3 VOTES – LAST VOTES

At approximately 6:30 p.m., the House will take the following votes:
  1. H.R. 1593 – CLASS Act of 2019, as amended (Rep. Payne – Homeland Security) Suspension bill – 15 minutes
  2. H.R. 1590 – Terrorist and Foreign Fighter Travel Exercise Act of 2019, as amended (Rep. Guest – Homeland Security) Suspension bill – 5 minutes
Floor Update: Apr 1, 2019 - 4:05 pm

FLOOR SCHEDULE UPDATE

The House has reconvened and begun debate on the four bills listed for consideration under suspension of the Rules.  Any recorded votes requested will be postponed until 6:30 p.m.
If you have any questions please contact: Shuwanza Goff, Ray Salazar, or Deborah Rowe at 5-3130.